The Dallas Cowboys have hired Brian Schottenheimer to replace Mike McCarthy as the team’s head coach. Here’s what fans need to know about the 10th head coach in Cowboys history.

After the Dallas Cowboys didn’t reach an agreement to retain coach Mike McCarthy, owner Jerry Jones chose a successor from within and promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, in a move that would have been seen as stunning as recently as a few days ago.

The Dallas Cowboys failed to meet expectations during the 2024 NFL season, finishing with a 7-10 record and missing the postseason. The Cowboys finished third in the NFC East and will now have to watch their divisional rivals,

The Dallas Cowboys are going with an in-house candidate to replace head coach Mike McCarthy. They are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for that role.

Dallas was neither ambitious nor thorough in its coaching search. Time will tell whether Brian Schottenheimer was a good hire, but there's a reason the Cowboys way hasn't been working for years.

Things have felt bleak in Dallas for over a year, and the way that Schottenheimer came to power leaves many scratching their heads. | From @KDDrummondNFL

In hiring Brian Schottenheimer, the Dallas Cowboys aren’t even trying to sell hope like other self-respecting NFL franchises. The Jones family had an affinity for Dan Quinn, allowed him to walk, and watched as Quinn roared to the NFC championship game with the Washington Commanders.

The Dallas Cowboys are so aware of fan vitriol that they couldn't help but announce Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach on Friday night. For those who don't know, a Friday night news dump is a common practice for those who want to bury a big story.